"I have only ever asked you to change in one way, Jesper, as much for yourself and Colm and us as anyone. I will not you have done wonderfully."

Yes, there was the one time where he had slipped, but in the end it was better than it could have been. Especially since then and their fight.

"But there's nothing else I ever want to change about you."

He nods as Jesper explains about his abilities, because it does make sense given their world. "Interesting to think that all they have managed in this place and that they haven't seemed to master. But that said..." His eyes narrow. "You are not valuable to anyone but us, because we have your best interest at heart."

This place didn't, and he remembered how he felt in the talks about Jesper joining the army here.

He shakes his head. "That would definitely given it away and ruins my chances of winning," he points out. "I know it's a risk but when have I not taken those when the rewards are great?"

Great in a different way here but it still benefits him in many ways, especially mentally and emotionally in this place.

"I can avoid others. Do what I can to avoid contact but I need to see how far I've come."